Test Technician InternAt — Shinkei Systems

Opportunity Summary 

This role is essential to building high-quality datasets and ensuring the robot performs reliably across a wide range of species and conditions. You will be working in our test lab handling live and dead fish, preparing materials for tests, running test procedures alongside engineers, and cleaning and resetting the lab afterward. This is a physical, fast-paced, and highly collaborative role ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and wants exposure to real-world system development. In addition to your core lab responsibilities, you’ll also have the chance to pursue project(s) aligned with your academic interests or major. Our team includes experts in machine vision, software development, mechanical/electrical engineering, operations, logistics, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and quality (just to name a few!). Interns are encouraged to choose a meaningful project in one of these areas, supported by a mentor, that will contribute real value to the business.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation at a growing start-up Exposure to robotic systems development, machine learning workflows, test engineering, and quality science practices Mentorship and a customized intern project that aligns with your major or interests Opportunity to contribute directly to improving a production-grade robot

Opportunity Training 

Demonstration and/or prepared written and/or audio/visual materials for each specific task. Guidance will be provided for tasks with more creative freedom.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Interns are provided all necessary PPP for task which require it. This is typically fish handling and some light manufacturing/building tasks.

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
32hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing